Dehaske Dezaire N. - Violin Position Shifts
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Essential Information About This Method
Essential Information About This Method
- Clear Educational Objective: 36 pieces designed to effectively work on position shifts (shifting), with a musical approach rather than a purely mechanical one.
- Varied and Motivating Repertoire: a mix of originals by Nico Dezaire, traditional themes, and excerpts from the great repertoire (classical, folk, jazz and blues inspirations).
- Comprehensive Left-Hand Work: intonation during shifts, anticipation, finger coordination, frame stability, and position transitions within melodic contexts.
- Ideal for Lessons and Autonomy: short, identifiable pieces that are easy to integrate into a routine (warm-up, weekly homework, technical consolidation).
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Summary of This Method
This method offers 36 pieces designed to develop mastery of shifting through music, placing position changes at the heart of phrasing. Instead of relying on abstract exercises, you work on shifts within concrete melodies, featuring contrasting styles that stimulate listening and precision. It is a particularly relevant resource to improve fluidity, avoid intonation "jumps," and gain confidence during passages requiring quick or subtle shifts.
The content alternates compositions by Nico Dezaire and arrangements inspired by diverse musical styles: Baroque nods ("A Tribute to Handel"), Romantic colors ("Hungarian Dance No. 5" by Brahms, "Les Sylphides" by Chopin), major orchestral and symphonic works (Elgar, Holst, Beethoven), as well as opera references ("La donna Ăš mobile" by Verdi, "One Fine Day" by Puccini). It also includes essential traditional themes such as "Greensleeves" and "FrĂšre Jacques," perfect for establishing solid landmarks and training the ear alongside technique.
The variety of pieces allows approaching position changes from multiple angles: expressive shifts, more "slurred" or clearer connections, hand stability in higher positions, and continuity of the musical line. Titles like "Position Changing Cha Cha," "Shift Rap," "Blues," or "Django Plays the Violin" bring a rhythmic and stylistic dimension that helps make technical work more lively, while maintaining a precise goal: clean, confident, and musically integrated shifting.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Nico Dezaire, Traditional and various composers (including Camille Saint-Saëns, Frederick Delius, Edward Elgar, Frédéric Chopin, Johannes Brahms, Georges Bizet, Edvard Grieg, Gustav Holst, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Vivaldi) | Genre | method / educational collection |
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Questions frequently asked
How many pieces does this violin position shift method contain?
The collection includes 36 pieces dedicated to practicing position shifts. The shifts are approached within melodies rather than through isolated exercises.
What musical styles are featured in Violin Position Shifts by Nico Dezaire?
The content features compositions by Nico Dezaire and arrangements inspired by Baroque, Romanticism, opera, and orchestral repertoire. Rhythmic titles like "Position changing cha cha", "Shift Rap", "Blues" and "Django plays the violin" complete the set.
Does this method help in practicing high positions on the violin?
The progression addresses the stability of the hand in higher positions as well as rapid or subtle shifts. Position changes are integrated into the phrasing to work on the continuity of the musical line.
Which classical works are included in the collection?
References such as Brahms' "Hungarian Dance No. 5", Chopin's "Les Sylphides", Verdi's "La donna e mobile" and Puccini's "One fine day" are mentioned. Pages related to Elgar, Holst, Beethoven and Vivaldi are also part of the musical sources cited.
Are there traditional melodies in this violin method?
Two traditional themes, "Greensleeves" and "FrĂšre Jacques", are included in the collection and serve as melodic references for ear training.
